Amidst the sprawling landscape of Surulere Local Government Area in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, lies the Iwofin community, a place grappling with a pervasive environmental challenge – Deforestation. The indiscriminate felling of trees has taken a toll on the once-verdant surroundings, leaving behind a trail of barren land and disrupted ecosystems. Saka Kamaldeen Oluyole, a resident of Iwofin, has witnessed first-hand the devastating effects of deforestation. Having once been...

Kwa Agboughul is a community in rural Makurdi, Benue state, Nigeria,  that primarily thrives on agriculture and fishing. Rice, vegetables, and cassava are the main crops grown here, and the community’s abundance of vegetables attracts traders from Abuja and Jos. However, the community’s resilience is being tested by the increasing frequency and severity of floods. Moses Ahangbahan, a resident of the Kwa Agboughul community, recalls a time when...

In the heart of Badagry, a coastal town and Local Government Area in Lagos State lies a vibrant community; home to Cecilia Ajose, a woman of indomitable spirit and unwavering resilience. Cecilia, a skilled artisan, has spent her life weaving mats, a tradition passed down through generations in her family. In the past, Cecilia’s nimble hands could produce eight mats a week, a testament to her expertise and...